Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 25, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted October 25, 2020 Cooked Tom Yam soup (with shrimp) today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 28/09/2020 at 14:51, nudge said: Went for something different today... Yellow curry and roti. 36 minutes ago, nudge said: Cooked Tom Yam soup (with shrimp) today. Nice.. Do you only have one bowl by the way??? Only if we are still grading food on here based on the quality of the plate/bowl it's served on/in then this is the equivalent of wearing the same outfit to work 2 days in a row... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 25, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Nice.. Do you only have one bowl by the way??? Only if we are still grading food on here based on the quality of the plate/bowl it's served on/in then this is the equivalent of wearing the same outfit to work 2 days in a row... Two bowls, actually...but they look exactly the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted October 25, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 25, 2020 If anyone knows the game of Indian savoury snacks, we cooked 'gathia' today. Also known as 'tikki sev' in some areas too. Did huge amounts in preparation for Diwali (it's why I love this time of year!). This is just a fraction of what we made... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,206 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 19/02/2020 at 21:54, Tommy said: Just googled what a Shepherd’s Pie is exactly, and damn, I'm going to cook that on the weekend, I think. Sounds delicious. Months late this advice but, if you make a cottage pie (beef) slowish cook for 3-5 hours and use plenty of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted October 28, 2020 Cooked up a Pumpkin soup tonight for tomorrow. Never really bought, tasted, nor worked with Pumpkin before. Glad for the new experience. Soup turned out okay, although I probably used too much broth to cover the ingredients which kind of made it lose it's pumpkin taste. Managed to save it with a few spices though. So it should be ok tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted October 28, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, Tommy said: Cooked up a Pumpkin soup tonight for tomorrow. Never really bought, tasted, nor worked with Pumpkin before. Glad for the new experience. Soup turned out okay, although I probably used too much broth to cover the ingredients which kind of made it lose it's pumpkin taste. Managed to save it with a few spices though. So it should be ok tomorrow. No one gives a shit about pumpkins mate. How was the tandoori chicken 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,616 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, Stan said: No one gives a shit about pumpkins mate. How was the tandoori chicken It was good. Not as spicy as the marinate that I tasted when I marinated it? It kind of tasted weaker after being cooked. Still decent though, and I know what to do better next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted October 31, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted October 31, 2020 Bought two whole ducks today, so will be making roast duck stuffed with apples and red wine-honey-orange sauce for All Saints' Day on Sunday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose 4,376 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hope that will taste as good as it sounds. Laß es Dir schmecken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,190 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 30/10/2020 at 17:48, nudge said: Bought two whole ducks today, so will be making roast duck stuffed with apples and red wine-honey-orange sauce for All Saints' Day on Sunday Take pictures plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Meat is murder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Azeem said: Meat is murder And we accept our hypocrisy. Jog on. Edited November 1, 2020 by Cicero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 1, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Take pictures plz Too late. It was OK, the duck was tender and juicy, the apples inside were caramelised nicely, the oven roasted potatoes were great, but I didn't really like the sauce. Too sweet & sour for my liking, but then I also don't like wine or honey in the first place, so I don't know what I was even thinking when I decided to make it Here's a pic from the last time I made it. Pardon the cutting, I realised I didn't have poultry scissors or even the carving fork, so had to butcher it with a knife. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 3, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 3, 2020 Tried something new today... Buckwheat noodles with beef and mushrooms. Pretty good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 15:03, nudge said: Too late. It was OK, the duck was tender and juicy, the apples inside were caramelised nicely, the oven roasted potatoes were great, but I didn't really like the sauce. Too sweet & sour for my liking, but then I also don't like wine or honey in the first place, so I don't know what I was even thinking when I decided to make it Here's a pic from the last time I made it. Pardon the cutting, I realised I didn't have poultry scissors or even the carving fork, so had to butcher it with a knife. 8 minutes ago, nudge said: Tried something new today... Buckwheat noodles with beef and mushrooms. Pretty good. Nice!!! I have never tried Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 3, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: I have never tried Duck holy fuck you are missing out mate. Cooked right it can be just a perfect food to eat. Coming up next later this week in our Diwali savoury snack selection is Chakri: All made from scratch. We make hundreds. Should last for days. They don't 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 3, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Nice!!! I have never tried Duck Like, never? I like duck a lot, it tastes more like red meat (steak!) than poultry, but it can be a bit too fatty sometimes - not the meat itself, but there's a rather thick layer of fat right under the skin, so it can be quite challenging to make sure it's crispy yet not overcooked... That said, duck fat is also amazing. I usually save it after roasting the duck and use it later for stuff like fried potatoes... tastes like heaven. If you have a good Chinese restaurant near you, I'd highly recommend trying Peking duck. It's too hard to pull off at home, but when it's done properly, it's nothing short of amazing. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Nice!!! I have never tried Duck Duck is boss. Some hoisin and pancakes and it’s even better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Stan said: holy fuck you are missing out mate. Cooked right it can be just a perfect food to eat. Coming up next later this week in our Diwali savoury snack selection is Chakri: All made from scratch. We make hundreds. Should last for days. They don't 1 minute ago, nudge said: Like, never? I like duck a lot, it tastes more like red meat (steak!) than poultry, but it can be a bit too fatty sometimes - not the meat itself, but there's a rather thick layer of fat right under the skin, so it can be quite challenging to make sure it's crispy yet not overcooked... That said, duck fat is also amazing. I usually save it after roasting the duck and use it later for stuff like fried potatoes... tastes like heaven. If you have a good Chinese restaurant near you, I'd highly recommend trying Peking duck. It's too hard to pull off at home, but when it's done properly, it's nothing short of amazing. 1 minute ago, DeadLinesman said: Duck is boss. Some hoisin and pancakes and it’s even better. Well with 3 recommendations I must be missing out... Have to give that a try then, @nudge we do have a decent Chinese restaurant round the corner from us that we order from on a regular basis so will have to look at the menu and give it a go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 3, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Well with 3 recommendations I must be missing out... Have to give that a try then, @nudge we do have a decent Chinese restaurant round the corner from us that we order from on a regular basis so will have to look at the menu and give it a go.. Just be aware that you might need to order it at least 24 hours in advance... Absolutely worth it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 3, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, nudge said: Like, never? I like duck a lot, it tastes more like red meat (steak!) than poultry, but it can be a bit too fatty sometimes - not the meat itself, but there's a rather thick layer of fat right under the skin, so it can be quite challenging to make sure it's crispy yet not overcooked... That said, duck fat is also amazing. I usually save it after roasting the duck and use it later for stuff like fried potatoes... tastes like heaven. If you have a good Chinese restaurant near you, I'd highly recommend trying Peking duck. It's too hard to pull off at home, but when it's done properly, it's nothing short of amazing. We do this with any roast we do to help the potatoes cook really crisply, too. Nothing worse when it comes to roasts when the potatoes aren't done right. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Beautiful. 2 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Well with 3 recommendations I must be missing out... Have to give that a try then, @nudge we do have a decent Chinese restaurant round the corner from us that we order from on a regular basis so will have to look at the menu and give it a go.. 6 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: Duck is boss. Some hoisin and pancakes and it’s even better. Duck and pancakes is essential for any Chinese we go for. Stuff myself with it before getting on to the other courses . Lots of hoisin sauce, bit of cucumber, lots of duck. Perfect. I love the way they cook their pancakes too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 3, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 3, 2020 Any of you guys ever cooked Lamb Kleftiko, or any kind of slow-cooked lamb dish? Thinking of doing it for Christmas and want to practice at least a couple of times before then to try and perfect it (for 4 people). Any recommendations on best part of lamb to use? Tips while cooking i.e. spices to use, time to cook, any nifty tricks would be appreciated . We do like our food quite spicy so will be adding Indian spices to it as standard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 3, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just now, Stan said: We do this with any roast we do to help the potatoes cook really crisply, too. Nothing worse when it comes to roasts when the potatoes aren't done right. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Beautiful. Duck and pancakes is essential for any Chinese we go for. Stuff myself with it before getting on to the other courses . Lots of hoisin sauce, bit of cucumber, lots of duck. Perfect. I love the way they cook their pancakes too. I barely ever do roasts, to he honest, but when I do, it's usually duck. And yes, roast potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft inside majestic. I love Chinese pancakes with duck too. My problem is, I get full too fast, meaning that more than one course dinners are not really an option for me so it's either pancakes or something else that I can reheat the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted November 3, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, nudge said: I barely ever do roasts, to he honest, but when I do, it's usually duck. And yes, roast potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft inside majestic. I love Chinese pancakes with duck too. My problem is, I get full too fast, meaning that more than one course dinners are not really an option for me so it's either pancakes or something else that I can reheat the next day Oh yeah, there's always leftovers because we always over-order . Rather than that not have anything left! There's always so much variety and choice with Chinese restaurants. Love having any of tea-smoked chicken, chicken satay in peanut butter sauce, barbeuce spare ribs, chicken in black bean sauce, sesame prawn toast in addition to the duck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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